This week we discuss Historically Black Colleges and Universities and why they still matter with Naomi Shelton, Director of K-12 Advocacy at the United Negro College Fund. The host for this episode is Kezmiché “Kim” Atterbury.
From the National Urban League, For The Movement discusses persistent policy, social, and civil rights issues affecting communities of color.
Discussed in this episode:
Importance of HBCUs
The rise, decline and rise, again, of HBCUs
Steps to support HBCUs
Student financing
Tougaloo College
Florida A&M University
UNCF, www.uncf.org
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Don’s Twitter: @DCravins
